Focused conjugation
Poder preterite
Conjugate poder in the Spanish preterite. See every person, a clear pattern note, related tenses, and a free practice drill.
Poder in the preterite
| yo | pude |
|---|---|
| tú | pudiste |
| él / ella / Ud. | pudo |
| nosotros | pudimos |
| ustedes | pudieron |
| ellos / ellas | pudieron |
How this form works
Poder follows the poder conjugation model. Compare these forms carefully with the infinitive because the stem or ending departs from the regular pattern.
Use the preterite guide to learn the meaning and formation of this tense, then compare it with the complete poder conjugation.
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